Soaptree Yucca
Photo By josh myers

14 Comments

1. Cheryl Stoyle makes this comment

   Friday, 21 August 2009

   This is just a beautiful photo. Simple, elegant, calming.

2. kim stiglich makes this comment

   Sunday, 23 August 2009

   beautiful work Josh...I don't know how you find these places but how ever you do, keep it up. Your imagination is wonderful, and the beauty you find in nature, well there are no words ?

3. Katrin Koumpikova makes this comment

   Friday, 28 August 2009

   Wonderful composition and very well balanced colors.

4. gordy myers makes this comment

   Wednesday, 02 September 2009

   I feel like I can reach out and touch this. The colors are amazing. Still in time. It is perfect. You have quite and amazing talent. Keep up the good work and you will go far. 5 STARS and congrats on 2 pictures in the contest. You see the world through a lens and what a beautiful world you see.

5. Ray Paunovich makes this comment

   Wednesday, 02 September 2009

   Josh, Beautiful shot nice combination of texture, color and space. Great Job. Ray Paunovich

6. Fred Blood makes this comment

   Thursday, 03 September 2009

   Very Nice, Clean and Inviting

7. Shawn Hamer makes this comment

   Friday, 04 September 2009

   Beautifully executed - nice balance in the lighting. Good luck!

8. Dan Gindling makes this comment

   Wednesday, 09 September 2009

   What this has to do with "World Wonders" is beyond me. Also, the subject is too centered. Rule of thirds, remember.

9. Rebecca Braasch makes this comment

   Thursday, 10 September 2009

   Before the 'rule of thirds' there was a rule that photos needed to be perfectly centered. The wonder of this photo is how life can spring from seemingly nothingness. (Open your mind, dannyg...) I love this photo for the juxtaposition of hot and cold, the continuity of the sun via the long shadows of the blades and how the curve of the white contrasts with the straightness of the subject. Awesome eye, Josh.

10. josh myers makes this comment

    Thursday, 10 September 2009

    DannyG I am very well aware of the rule of thirds, by breaking this rule it does not condemn this photo but instead made it what it is, art. Besides if everyone followed the rules everything would be the same. Being the photographer of this Soaptree Yucca I made the decision to shoot straight on because of the position of the sun, background, and also because of the other distractions that would have taken away from the main focus. Being an artist gives you the creator of the piece the freedom to portray the photo in anyway you so choose. In my eyes the Soaptree Yucca is a World Wonder, not just because of its uniqueness as a plant but also how it survives through such a rough habitat. One more thing about this plant is that the Native Americans used the fibers of the Soaptrees leaves to make belts, sandals, cloth, baskets and many other items. Also it can be given to cattle in droughts as an emergency food. Again I appreciate your critique and thank you for it.

11. Dan Gindling makes this comment

    Friday, 11 September 2009

    Obviously, everyone has their own style and tastes. However, this picture and 90% of the others have nothing to do "World Wonders."

12. W. Paul Thomas makes this comment

    Friday, 11 September 2009

    I love this shot. The crisp texture of the sand is great, very sharp and well done!

13. jill stiglich makes this comment

    Monday, 14 September 2009

    Phenomenal eye! Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual aura of the yucca gives me an overwhelming sense of peace and stillness in this photo. It is no wonder you picked the Soaptree Yucca--"Soaptree Yucca activates our assertiveness in the expression of our own will or intention, especially if we tend to allow the will of another to dominate us. It helps us to keep sight of our long-term goals with faith, perseverance and endurance." Don't let other's try and dominate your own senses--keep up your perseverance!

14. josh myers makes this comment

    Tuesday, 15 September 2009

    A big thank you goes out to everyone who voted and commented on my photo!! Best of luck to everyone!!!